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PTE Academic

A four-skills academic English test taken on a computer, for global university and college study, visa applications and professional registration.

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  • Accepted for study by 4,000+ universities and colleges worldwide
  • Approved by Australia & New Zealand for work and migration visas
  • A single 2-hour test with results typically in two days

What is PTE Academic?

PTE Academic is a computer-based academic English test for study, migration or work abroad. It is a 4-skills test – meaning it assesses your speaking, writing, reading and listening skills.

  • A single, computer-based test

    Test all your language skills in just 2 hours at a test center

  • Fast and convenient

    Schedule your test easily with frequent dates – and get results in typically 2 days

  • Fair and accurate scoring

    AI scoring combined with human expertise means less biased testing

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What can you use PTE Academic for?

For study worldwide

Choose PTE Academic if you plan to study at a university, college or trade school globally. Accepted by virtually all universities in Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the UK, and widely across the US.

For migration to Australia or New Zealand

Accepted by the Department of Home Affairs in Australia and Immigration New Zealand for all immigration visa types for which an English test is required.

For work

Choose PTE Academic if you require a work visa for Australia or New Zealand, or if you are registering with a professional association in the USA.

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Applying for a UK visa? If you are planning to go to the UK and your visa requires a 4-skills English test for work or study below degree level, you may require a PTE Academic UKVI test.

Your PTE Academic journey in 4 simple steps

1

Book your test

Choose from over 500+ test centers worldwide. With regular test dates and last-minute availability.

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2

Prepare

Create a free myPTE account and get access to Smart Prep – a wide range of free and premium resources to help you build your confidence.

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3

Complete the test in 2 hours

Take a short, single, computer-based test in a small test center with no more than 15 seats per room.

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4

Get results fast and share

Receive your results usually in just 2 days and share them with any institutions for free.

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All the preparation you need to feel test-ready

Free and premium preparation to get familiar with PTE Academic, build skills, and know your score potential.

  • Free preparation

    Explore short courses, test format guides, and plan your studies with our study planner

  • Assess your score potential

    Try the test in advance with an official Scored Practice Test – and learn how you might score

  • All preparation in one place

    Access all our prep content in Smart Prep, now in your myPTE account

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PTE Academic test format

Learn more about the test structure, timings and what to expect from every question type in PTE Academic.

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How the test is scored

PTE Academic scores your English proficiency on a 10–90 scale, using the Global Scale of English. After the test, you'll receive a Score Report with your overall score and a breakdown of your performance by skill.

  • Fair and accurate scoring

    Get unbiased results with scoring powered by AI and human expertise

  • Fast results

    Receive your Score Report typically within 2 days, including a detailed breakdown by skill

  • Free, unlimited sharing

    Access your scores anytime and send them for free to as many institutions as you need

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What our test takers say

PTE has made it possible for me to study at one of the top universities in Australia. Its rapid delivery of the test result saved me time.

— Monil, Test Taker, Surat, India

Since it is a computer-based exam, it has no potential for examiner bias plus there are no added fees. Now I can start my visa screening.

— Karen, Test Taker, Qatar

For someone who is terrified of public speaking and managing speaking anxiety, PTE is the best option to take.

— Ferdimar, Test Taker, Qatar

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